Seabird Bycatch & Fisheries Data Intern (Remote)

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Híbrido; USD 32.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. seeks a Spring 2027 Fisheries & Oceans intern to help assess seabird bycatch mitigation using quantitative methods.

You will process seabird and fisheries data, conduct spatial analyses in R, and review scientific literature to inform model parameters and scenarios. You will develop R code to model management outcomes, contribute to figures and reports, and collaborate with EDF scientists, partners, and IATTC staff.

Formación

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a master's or doctoral degree in ecology, marine science, or related quantitative field.
• Proficiency in R programming (or Python with willingness to work in R).
• Experience with spatial analyses in R and geospatial data packages.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with independent troubleshooting ability.
• Ability to review and synthesize scientific literature for research questions.

Responsabilidades

• Collate, process, and map seabird distribution and fisheries effort datasets.
• Review literature to extract species-specific catchability estimates and mitigation evidence.
• Develop and evaluate alternative bycatch mitigation and management scenarios.
• Develop, refine, and implement R code to model management scenarios.
• Support sensitivity analyses and parameter uncertainty assessments.
• Incorporate observed bycatch rates to estimate seabird saves under scenarios.
• Prepare scientific figures, maps, reports, and policy-relevant recommendations.
• Communicate with collaborators and partner NGOs to support data acquisition and policy engagement.
• Contribute to EDF’s culture goals and inclusive teamwork.

Conocimientos

R programming

Spatial analyses in R

Data processing

Statistical analysis

Scientific literature review

Educación

Master's or PhD in ecology, marine science, or related quantitative field

Herramientas

R

Descripción del empleo

Environmental Defense Fund, Inc. seeks a Spring 2027 Fisheries & Oceans intern to help assess seabird bycatch mitigation using quantitative methods.

You will process seabird and fisheries data, conduct spatial analyses in R, and review scientific literature to inform model parameters and scenarios. You will develop R code to model management outcomes, contribute to figures and reports, and collaborate with EDF scientists, partners, and IATTC staff.